Little Clacton, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Clacton, Essex.
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About Little Clacton
Little Clacton is a village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, England, with a population of 3,065 as recorded in the 2021 census. This quaint community offers a blend of residential and rural charm, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments.
Population: 3,065 (2021)
District: Tendring
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £233,804 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Clacton
- LSOA: Tendring 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Clacton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Clacton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Little Clacton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Little Clacton.
- - Land adjacent to Batemans Lane Little Clacton Essex CO16 9EN
Outline Planning Application (Access to be considered) - Demolition of the property known as 21 Weeley Road and the construction of 31 no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tendring | Date: 2026-01-30
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A brief summary of Little Clacton in Essex
Little Clacton is a village and civil parish located in the Tendring district of Essex, England, with a population of 3,065 as recorded in the 2021 census. This quaint community offers a blend of residential and rural charm, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,065 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tendring district.
Property prices in Little Clacton show an average sale price of £233,804, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Clacton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Clacton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Weeleyhall Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Clacton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Little Clacton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Little Clacton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Clacton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Clacton were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.